Clinical trials: sponsored by Tulane University
Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent, Hypertensive Disease
To Evaluate the Effect of Liraglutide on Ambulatory Blood Pressure-A Pilot Study
The investigators are conducting this research to study the effect of Liraglutide on blood pressure. Several studies have shown increased cardiovascular complications and deaths in diabetics with hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT02299388
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Contraception
Patient Compliance With Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Administration
This a randomized control trial to identify if patients who desire LARC are more likely to have success receiving the desired form of contraception if it is placed a) during the postpartum hospital stay, either in the immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT03305081
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel IUD, copper IUD, etonorgestrel implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
End Stage Renal Disease, Depression
Music Therapy and Dialysis: A Pilot Investigation Into the Effectiveness of Patient-Selected Music Interventions on Physiological, Psychological, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of music therapy during dialysis on: depression, anxiety, quality of life, blood pressure, heart rate, medication compliance, compliance with dialysis treatment, number of…
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Depression, Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03925168
- Testing
- Music therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Insulin Resistance, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effect of Continuous GHRP-3 Infusion at on GH-IGF-I System, Blood Pressure, Glucose, and Insulin Resistance
The hypothesis is that GHRP-3 will exert beneficial effects on endothelial function and insulin resistance in older men and women via hormonal (GH, IGF-I, IGFBP-3,-1, insulin) and non-hormonal actions (anti-inflammatory).
- Trial name
- NCT00846872
- Testing
- GHRP-3 low dose, GHRP-3 high dose, Saline
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation
Using D-Galactose as a Food Supplement in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation
The goal of this study is to better characterize the metabolic alterations and sugar structure alterations (glycosylation abnormalities) in patients diagnosed with Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation.
- Trial name
- NCT02955264
- Testing
- D-Galactose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Comparison of Insulins Aspart and Lispro in Insulin Pumps
The purpose of the study is to compare the glycemic control between insulins aspart and lispro 48 to 100 hours after pump infusion line change in subjects with type 1 using diabetes using an insulin pump.
- Trial name
- NCT00461331
- Testing
- Insulin Aspart, Insulin Lispro
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Malaria
Studies of AQ-13, a Candidate Aminoquinoline Antimalarial, in Comparison With Chloroquine
The purpose of this protocol is to perform Phase 1 (safety/toxicity and pharmacokinetic) Studies of an investigational aminoquinoline antimalarial (AQ-13) in human subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00323375
- Testing
- AQ-13, Chloroquine (CQ) Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Malaria
Food-Effect Bioavailability Study of AQ-13, a Candidate Antimalarial
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of a 2100 mg dose of AQ-13, a new candidate antimalarial active against drug-resistant P.
- Trial name
- NCT00455494
- Testing
- AQ-13
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Actinic Keratoses
Combination Topical Therapy for Treatment of Scalp Actinic Keratoses
The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of combination calcipotriene 0.005% foam and 5% fluorouracil cream for the treatment of actinic keratoses on the scalp.
- Trial name
- NCT03996252
- Testing
- Calcipotriene 0.005% Foam, Efudex 5% Topical Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Acromegaly
Acromegaly: Patient And Physician Perspectives
The purpose of the study is to assess the experiences of individuals with acromegaly who are receiving injections as part of their treatment regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT03613623
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Hypertension
Promoting Medication Adherence Among Older Adults With Hypertension
Over 70% of US adults 65 or older are diagnosed with hypertension, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature deaths in the world.
- Trial name
- NCT02846220
- Testing
- Overcoming Immunity to Change health coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Healthy
Safety of Lactobacillus Reuteri in Healthy Children Aged 2-24 Months
Phase I double blinded randomized trial of the safety and tolerability of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 given for five successive days in healthy children.
- Trial name
- PRIDEC Peru (NCT02460575)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri 17938
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Hemophilia A With Inhibitors
Efficacy Study of Activated Prothrombin Complex for Prevention of Bleeds in Hemophilia A With Inhibitors
The objective of this study is to assess whether prophylactic therapy with an activated prothrombin complex concentrate (FEIBA)will result in a significant reduction in the number of bleeds in patients with hemophilia and…
- Trial name
- ProFEIBA (NCT00221195)
- Testing
- activated prothrombin complex concentrate (FEIBA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Overweight and Obesity
Gene-Environment Interaction and Precision Nutrition on Adiposity, Glycemic, Lipids Changes, and Bone Health
The purpose of this study is to test the interactions between the genes and diet interventions varying in macronutrient intake on glycemic, waist circumference, body weight, visceral fat and lipids changes.
- Trial name
- NCT03258203
- Testing
- Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies
- Volunteers
- 811 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Diet Habit, Health Behavior
Text Message Program to Improve Eating Behaviors Among African Americans in New Orleans
The purpose of this pilot study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a mobile phone-based text messaging intervention to change the attitudes and eating behaviors of African American women residing in New Orleans, LA.
- Conditions
- Diet Habit, Health Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- NCT03913871
- Testing
- Texts to support healthy eating, Texts to support physical activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Vaginitis Trichomonal or Due to Trichomonas
Trichomonas Vaginalis Repeat Infections Among HIV Negative Women
The overall goal of this project is to determine the influence of patient treatment and host factors on repeat Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infections among HIV-negative women
- Trial name
- NCT01832480
- Testing
- MTZ 500 mg twice daily x 7 days, MTZ 2 g
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 623 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Obesity, Body Composition
Study of Macronutrients and Heart Disease Risk
The objective of this trial is to examine the long-term effects of a diet low in carbohydrates, as compared to one low in fat, on cardiovascular disease risk factors, including blood pressure (BP), body weight and composition…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Composition, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- MACRO (NCT00609271)
- Testing
- low carbohydrate diet, low fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Medical Students,Lung Ultrasound,Simulation Training
Using Simulation-Based Training to Incorporate Lung Ultrasound Into Physical Examination
Dyspnea is a common symptom encountered frequently by medical practitioners. The differential diagnosis for a patient with such a symptom is broad and time consuming, while immediate management for distressed patients is what is…
- Trial name
- NCT02152072
- Testing
- Using Simulation-Based Training to Incorporate Lung Ultrasound into Physical Examination
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Congenital Syphilis
Preventing Congenital Syphilis
Nearly 1.5 million pregnant women are infected with syphilis each year, and it is estimated that half of them will have adverse birth outcomes.
- Trial name
- PCS (NCT02353117)
- Testing
- Congenital Syphilis Intervention Group
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Argentina and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 60,386 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Radiotherapy
A Study Utilizing 3D Printing in Patients Undergoing External Beam Radiation Therapy
Some radiation therapy treatment plans require the use of boluses. Boluses are placed directly on the skin overlying the area to be treated.
- Trial name
- NCT02970474
- Testing
- Conventional Bolus, 3D Printed Bolus
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Tulane University